Language Arts & Disciplines

Press photography is not just a career - it's a way of life - and photojournalists have a ringside seat on contemporary history. This book explains how to capitalise on that ringside seat. Written by an expert in the field, the core skills of the working...

This essential textbook is a step-by-step guide to how to write a self-reflective translation commentary, a key requirement of most courses on translation.Starting with source text analysis, it guides students in how to set out a translation strategy and...

Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club...

The Level 1+ Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. First Sentences and More First Sentences A, B and C introduce...

The home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language use. A handy Irish to English and English to Irish dictionary. Offering learners at home, school and in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Irish and English in a...

Written for students transitioning from GCSE to AS, taking the Edexcel, WJEC and Eduqas exams, this AS and A Level Spanish Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough revision of key...

This book introduces young children to the idea of welcoming a new baby into the family. Stephen Cartwright's illustrations are full of warmth and details to talk about, and the text explains what to expect in a gentle and reassuring way.A gentle...

The Level 1 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide both wordless stories and a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills with simple first words and sentences. ...

Cyber security has never been more essential than it is today, it's not a case of if an attack will happen, but when. This brand new edition covers the various types of cyber threats and explains what you can do to mitigate these risks and keep your data...

A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases is a handy reference for all kinds of writing, as well as an absorbing collection of phrases, mottoes, proverbs and sayings. This new dictionary offers a fresh look at a language which has retained its influence...

The student demographic of universities today has changed quite dramatically from even a decade ago. As universities seek to internationalise, widen participation and derive attendant reputational and financial benefits, along with greater opportunities...

Erudite, witty and often controversial, The London Review of Books informs and entertains its readers with a fortnightly dose of the best and liveliest of all things cultural.This anthology brings together some of the most memorable pieces from recent...

This book contains over 130 short activities for the language classroom: some are well-tried favourites clearly restated; others are new ideas or variations. The activities can be used to support learners with particular aspects of language, help...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063337718Author Terry SzuplatFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Harper BusinessPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm)...

Providing plenty of practice questions for children to work through, this English skills book helps to build confidence and improve English skills at Key Stage 2. Children can use this book at home for SATS revision, and to build on topics covered in the...

The first Okinawan language textbook written for English-speakers, Basic Okinawan: From Conversation to Grammar is a groundbreaking work that will help students develop conversational skills and build a solid foundational understanding of the language's...

The Level 4 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories, More Stories A, More Stories B and More Stories C help...

'Be short, be simple, be human.'When Sir Ernest Gowers first wrote Plain Words, it was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. Within a year, however, its humour, charm and authority had made it a bestseller. Since...

We live in a world increasingly defined by systemic, deepening and compounding crises. They threaten not only future human existence but also the planetary web-of-life. With the help of academics, creative practitioners and activists, this book explores...

How to be a Poet is the brainchild of poet Jo Bell and editor Jane Commane. As a natural follow-on to the 52 Project of 2014, this book aims to help poets taking the next step in developing, working and participating in the wider creative community as a...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since...

The 'long twelfth century' (1075-1225) was an era of seminal importance in the development of the book in medieval Europe and marked a high point in its construction and decoration. This comprehensive study takes the cultural changes that occurred during...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944936204Author K M WeilandFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint PenforaswordPublisher PenforaswordWeight(grams) 395gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781598537680Author Jimmy BreslinFormat HardbackPage Count 650Imprint The Library of AmericaPublisher The Library of America

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context...

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in editorial, rights, design, production,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621384618Author Fr Roberto SpataroFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Angelico PressPublisher Angelico PressWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647800536Author John R TorranceFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint High Performance MediaPublisher High Performance MediaWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998641171Author Matthew AldrichFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint LingualismPublisher Lingualism

The history of how a deceptively ordinary piece of office furniture transformed our relationship with information The ubiquity of the filing cabinet in the twentieth-century office space, along with its noticeable absence of style, has obscured its...

In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity-neuroqueerness-rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define...

This dictionary is a comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, it includes fundamental grammar rules, words and expressions that illustrate the nature of the complex Klingon culture. It includes material from "Star Trek" and "Star Trek:...

The most enjoyable way to learn about a new culture is through its stories-especially when they're told in two languages!This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637440988Author M L HumphreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint M.L. HumphreyPublisher M.L. HumphreyWeight(grams) 553gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm *...

With contributions from seven of Mexico's finest journalists, this is reportage at its bravest and most necessary - it has the power to change the world's view of their country, and by the force of its truth, to start to heal the country's many sorrows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905913220Author Cath SmithPage Count 134Imprint Co-Sign CommunicationsPublisher Co-Sign CommunicationsDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 10mm

Exam Board: Non-SpecificLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017The Skills Builders Year 2 Pupil Book includes 40 units of full colour activities, to help children gain a firm understanding of grammar, punctuation,...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you...

The modern world is awash with data. The R Project is a statistical environment and programming language that can help to make sense of it all. A huge open-source project, R has become enormously popular because of its power and flexibility. With R you...

'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunWhat happens when you realise that you must change your life?When - after years of hiding in routine, shrinking from opportunity, and...